1957New York1213323312133233enThe story of a man who was instrumental in awakening Americans to the importance f conserving our forests and establishing national parks at such beautiful sites as the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and the Petrified Forest.1957John Muir, father of our national parks.Biography2016-05-11MessnerMuirJohnJohn Muir18381914NormanCharlesCharles Norman19041996nyuJohn Muir, father of our national parks.Online version: